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Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pearly, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Distinct   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.565-1.625   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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0.040-0.050   

Clarity
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Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zebra Rock and Zinnwaldite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Zebra Rock is Not Available while Zebra Rock is Not Available in appearance.

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